US Bridges

Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Saint Marys · Structure no. 2200041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,291
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpickert Knob RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.00 Int of Saint Marys
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33512, -85.87073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,291 (2016)
Projected traffic6,320 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 4,291 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spickert Knob RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.